Honors Biology Semester 1 Final Exam Review

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA controls the production of protein in the cell.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar.

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What does ATP stand for and what is its function?

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ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate and it acts as an energy carrier.

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What causes lactic acid fermentation in muscles?

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Lactic acid fermentation occurs when cells struggle to get oxygen after intense exercise.

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Define osmosis.

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a membrane.

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What is the function of proteins in the cell?

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Proteins perform a variety of functions including acting as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.